The “Where is Sandi ?” Walk was created
when three of Sandi Pyper’s interests came together: hiking, camping and keeping
a local focus. Sandi had heard of the Camino De Santiago in Spain and had
thoughts of doing a pilgrimage there. However, she realized that walking in
Elgin County would keep it local and still offer the time alone to reflect.
Having had both of her children benefit from attending Pearce Williams United
Church Christian Centre in Fingal and hearing about their Called to Grow
Campaign, Sandi wondered how she could help. When she stopped into the Elgin
Tourism office, everything came together. The “Where is Sandi?” Walk will
raise funds for Pearce Williams, while promoting Elgin County. The planning is
now underway and Sandi will begin her walk Friday June 21st, with a kick off
breakfast at Pearce Williams at 8:45 AM
The “Where is Sandi?” Walk will cover 326
kms across Elgin County over approximately 22 days this summer. Sandi hopes to
increase camping and outdoor awareness, while taking the opportunity to meet
neighbours and enjoy their hospitality. Sandi will promote two new programs at
Pearce Williams, Farm Camp and World Camp, and tell Elgin County residents about
Pearce Williams’ 50 year history of providing wonderful camp experiences for
local children. Donations supporting the Capital Campaign can be made through
Pearce Williams directly.
Along the way
Sandi will be visiting local farms, perhaps popping her tent and sleeping
overnight on a new acquaintance’s lawn, hiking along the Trans Canada Trail,
Elgin hiking Trail and through local conservation areas, Elgin’s points of interest and more. This
pilgrimage will reveal the incredible wealth of activities Elgin County has to
offer, all within a few hours of home. She will be easy to spot in her Pearce
Williams t-shirt and camp hat. You can also follow Sandi on the Tourism Elgin
website (www.elgintourist.com).
Sandi Pyper
is a resident of Elgin county and has spent most of her career as a certified
chef, Sandi has a love and passion for food, and more specifically local food.
She is a mother to two children who have attended and continue to be involved
with Pearce Williams Christian/Retreat Centre near St Thomas Ontario in Elgin
County.
More
information, including pilgrimage route and how to make a donation, can be found
on the Pearce Williams webpage: pearcewilliams.com
Follow Sandi on Facebook
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